NYHETSANALYSE: 32 land i verden er mindre enn Akershus fylke. Har de noe alternativ til å ende opp som skatteparadiser?
Langs kysten av Bermuda ligger pastellfargede hus tett i tett. Øygruppen er kjent som et skatteparadis, men det er forsikringsbransjen som dominerer. Foto: Andrew F. Kazmierski / Shutterstock
Publisert: 30.03.2024
- 32 countries are smaller than Akershus county, facing challenges in finding alternative sources of income.
- Nations like Bermuda, Isle of Man, and Malta specialize in industries like insurance, finance, and online gambling due to limited resources.
- They adapt laws quickly to attract businesses with lower tax rates but face criticism for facilitating tax avoidance and lack of transparency.
- Global push for a minimum tax rate aims to address this, but debate continues on the moral responsibility of these small nations.
- In Norway, discussions focus on post-oil alternatives like offshore wind, fisheries, and tourism.
- Small nations rely heavily on finding income sources due to limited resources for education and healthcare.
- I visited Malta, Bermuda, and Isle of Man earlier this year, exploring their economic roles and how they determine their industries.
- These nations have faced scrutiny for facilitating tax evasion, leading to the label of tax havens.
- Bermuda, for example, is a major hub for the global insurance industry, benefiting from low tax rates and stable regulations.
- They’re exploring diversification into areas like fintech, wealth management, and climate-related insurance to expand their economy.